Holland Department of Public Safety - Police Services

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001

We honor the courage of the first responders who answered the call, the innocent lives lost, and the families and communities forever changed.

09/09/2026

The Holland Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce Reserve Sergeant Dave Colvin as our Reserve Officer of the Year. Chief Matt Messer made the announcement yesterday during the annual reserve officer award ceremony.

Reserve Sergeant Colvin started as a Reserve Officer with the HDPS in 2020 and was promoted to Reserve Sergeant in 2024. Colvin was nominated for this prestigious award by his peers.

Our full press release can be found at: https://www.cityofholland.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/1103

09/02/2026

Our department’s Mentorship Program has been creating opportunities to share knowledge, build relationships, and support personal/professional growth.
We’re highlighting some of those conversations through our Leadership Lounge podcast series. Investing in our people strengthens our team, supports continued growth, and helps us better serve our community. We’re proud of the progress our mentorship program is making and encourage everyone to give them a listen—you may hear something that resonates with you or offers a new perspective!

Listen to Jay Riemersma and Ken Filippini from Leadership Lounge: A Podcast With Everyday Mentors.

08/28/2026

We recently attended the last neighborhood cookout of the season that brought residents, local businesses, and community partners together for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship.

This event was made possible through a wonderful collaboration between PAX Work Studio, Boys & Girls Club, Westcore, and the Washington Square businesses. Partnerships like these help strengthen the connection between our community and the people who live, work, and serve here.

Thank you to everyone who came out, shared a meal, enjoyed the festivities, and helped make WestFest a success! We’re proud to be part of a community that shows up for one another.

08/26/2026

Last week we had the annual scholarship presentation where the Police Community Relations selects two recipients, one for each scholarship. One is a Criminal Justice Scholarship, and the other is a Perseverance Scholarship.

It was an honor for the PCR to help these to very deserving young adults to step successfully into their college careers.

08/19/2026

Crossing Guard Needed!

Our Police Department is looking for a dependable, safety-minded individual to join our team as a School Crossing Guard at Black River School.

Help keep our students safe as they arrive at and leave school each day. This is a great opportunity to serve our community and make a positive difference for local families.

If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we encourage you to apply:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofholland/jobs/5451097/school-crossing-guard

08/10/2026

We’re proud to recognize CSX and the First Responders Children’s Foundation for their continued support of National Night Out!

This year, their partnership is helping support 50 events across 13 states and providing local departments with more than 34,000 toys for children in their communities.

Thank you, CSX and FRCF, for supporting first responders, their families, and the communities they serve!

08/06/2026

The Holland Police Department needs your help in identifying the two subjects in the photos below. We are currently investigating several cases involving the destruction of property and believe these two individuals may have information to help detectives who are actively working the case. Some of the property that was damaged occurred at/near 16th and River. Please contact Detective Reinink at 616-355-1156 or email at [email protected] with any information.

07/31/2026

07/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and donated to make our K-9 Golf Outing a success! Your generosity and support will help provide our Police K-9 Unit with the training and equipment they need to continue serving our community.